In New York, Houston’s Darryl Kile cops his ninth straight decision despite allowing two home runs to John Olerud. Houston hangs on to win, 11 – 8. Kile (16-3) allows 8 runs and 10 hits in seven innings.

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In New York, Houston’s Darryl Kile cops his ninth straight decision despite allowing two home runs to John Olerud. Houston hangs on to win, 11 – 8. Kile (16-3) allows 8 runs and 10 hits in seven innings.

The Red Sox pound out 24 hits, including four home runs, in defeating the Rangers, 17 – 1. Nomar Garciaparra is 4 for 7 with a homer and two doubles and Troy O’Leary homers twice into the upper deck.

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The Red Sox pound out 24 hits, including four home runs, in defeating the Rangers, 17 – 1. Nomar Garciaparra is 4 for 7 with a homer and two doubles and Troy O’Leary homers twice into the upper deck.